Stepdown models........

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited November -1 in HUDSON
My attention span aint what it yuse ta be.

I may have seen it before, but could I get a quick run-down from one of you genious' on the stepdown models? I think I got it when it comes to coupes, 2-doors, and 4-doors, but help me with the other designations that I hear thrown around.

Wasp, Hollywood, Braum, course, the cool Hornet, Pacemaker, jet, deluxe, etc.

If there's a better place to post this kind of dumb question, let me know...slim

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  • Aaron D. IL
    Aaron D. IL Senior Contributor
    What the models are depends upon the year you are talking about. '48-'54



    But



    Pacemaker, Pacemaker Deluxe, Super6, Super 8, Commodore 6, Commodore8, Hornet, Hornet Special, Jet, Jet liner, Are all model designations



    Whereas: Sedan, Coupe. Club Coupe, Business Coupe, 2-door sedan, Brougham, Club Sedan, Hollywood Hardtop, Convertible, Convertible Brougham, Are all body style designations.



    In some years those designations changed and also not all body styles were available on all models alll years. Does that help ? Would you like a breakdown by year?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Wow!:eek:

    So, I guess I'm wondering in any given year what is the order of "cool factor" (for lack of a more appropriate term) or most expensive model in decending order...slim
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Thanks for the Stepdown 101 education, Hud. 308 and Aaron D.

    That helps a lot. I had a rough idea of the heirarchy just from following along on the forum and looking at pictures, but it helps to have confirmation. I will save your posts for future reference.

    Again, thanks for having the courage and strength to "go there"...slim
  • Kdancy
    Kdancy Senior Contributor
    That's great info, I'm having to learn all over again!
  • hudnut1tmr
    hudnut1tmr Expert Adviser
    I've been around this club for 25 years and learned a lot. Thanks!
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I have noticed 2 types of twin air cleaners- One is straight, and the other at an angle, probably for an Oil bath. Is this correct ?



    Chuck
  • MikeWA
    MikeWA Senior Contributor
    You are correct. The paper element style was standard, and the oil bath optional, for dusty conditions.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Mike (WA) wrote:
    You are correct. The paper element style was standard, and the oil bath optional, for dusty conditions.



    Remember that in the 50s our GREAT INTERSTATE system was just a twinkle in the eyes of the Hudson owner. ;) When you reached the edge of town many places "the road" turned to gravel or dusty packed dirt. In the community where I grew up the roads in town were asphalt in town with many side streets unpaved or gravel. When we went south the trip was via gravel to the next town as was the northern routes. The Interstate system did not catch up to our part of he US until the late 70s when the I system snaked its way across the hills and dales. POINT: Dusty was the norm for the Hudson when traveling. Paved roads were in town and the rest were usually pretty dusty or muddy. :D
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